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Where to buy a 0.5ct natural cushion diamond

Every retailer in our index stocking this size and shape, 64 of them, across 29,620 current listings.

Updated November 5, 2026 · Independent. Zero affiliate revenue.

The market at this size and shape

Active listings

29,620

Retailers carrying

64

Median confirmed price

CA$904

Grade combinations

32

Certificate mix:GIA 23,390 · IGI 2,501 · AGS 15 · HRD 4

What it actually costs

Half of these diamonds are listed between CA$724 and CA$1,528 (as of November 5, 2026).

Lower 10% CA$635Median CA$904Upper 10% CA$3,308

Middle half listed between CA$724 to CA$1,528

Certificated stones with a recently confirmed price only, 8,355 of them. Each contributes its cheapest confirmed price.

The same stone, priced differently

Cheapest to dearest, median

107%

Cheapest to dearest, median in price

CA$1,171

Stones compared

4,004

Across 4,004 stones of this size and shape carried by more than one retailer, the dearest listing sits 107% above the cheapest for the identical certificated diamond, a typical gap of CA$1,171. That gap is what comparing before you buy avoids.

Every retailer that stocks this spec

Ranked by active inventory count. Selection is mechanical, not editorial.

  2. 2Rare Carat2,297 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit Rare Carat
  6. 6Allurez1,254 in stock
    United States·Founded 2010·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Allurez
  8. 8Yorxs1,205 in stock
    Germany·Founded 2011·100-day returns
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Yorxs
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  2. 12Ritani806 in stock
    United States·Founded 1999·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit Ritani
  7. 17RockHer626 in stock
    United States·Founded 2016·40-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit RockHer
  9. 19ZCOVA587 in stock
    Malaysia·Founded 2015·Ships to Canada
    Terms not yet verified
    Visit ZCOVA
  13. 23B2C Jewels481 in stock
    United States·Founded 2004·30-day returns·Ships to Canada
    Terms read on the retailer’s own site, October 19, 2026
    Visit B2C Jewels

Stock counts reflect current listings. Founded and shipping details come from public sources. Return terms are our summary of each retailer's own policy page, dated per retailer above. Retailers change their terms, so check the retailer's own returns and shipping pages before you buy.

18 of the 25 retailers ship to Canada. 7 do not.

Narrow it down by grade

Each combination below has its own page with the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

D VVS11,940 · 54rE VS11,939 · 50rE VVS11,755 · 49rF VS11,695 · 44rD VS11,589 · 50rE VVS21,458 · 45rD VVS21,439 · 48rE VS21,391 · 55rG VS11,371 · 44rF VS21,321 · 52rF VVS11,317 · 51rF VVS21,292 · 48rG VVS11,231 · 48rG VVS21,190 · 45rD VS21,062 · 53rG VS21,020 · 50rH VVS11,013 · 48rH VS1821 · 48rH VVS2719 · 52rI VS1540 · 42rH VS2536 · 49rI VVS1471 · 36rD IF370 · 35rI VS2350 · 47rI VVS2325 · 42rI IF312 · 37rE IF296 · 34rF IF284 · 34rG IF271 · 36rH IF245 · 42rD FL31 · 7rE FL11 · 3r

Stones at this spec now

Current examples carried by more than one retailer, so the comparison is real. Prices shown in USD.

What this spec means

  • Cushion: a softened-corner square or rectangle with a vintage feel.
  • Natural: mined diamonds with the certification, provenance and resale profile traditional buyers expect.

Frequently asked

How much do retailers differ on the same diamond?

Across 4,004 identical stones carried by more than one retailer, the typical gap between the cheapest and dearest listing is 107%, about CA$1,171.

Can I see retailers for one exact grade?

Yes. Each of the 32 color and clarity combinations above has its own page listing the retailers that stock exactly that grade.

Does Carat Hunter earn commission from these retailers?

No. We earn zero affiliate revenue from any retailer in our index.

How fresh is this data?

Listings refresh as we re-read each retailer, most of them every day. Static facts about each retailer refresh weekly.

How is the retailer ranking calculated?

Strictly by active inventory count for this exact spec. The retailer carrying the most stones at the spec ranks first. There is no editorial input, weighting or affiliate consideration.

Why do you not show per-retailer prices on this page?

Prices vary per stone, not per store. Click through to any matched diamond and you will see every retailer's price on the exact same physical stone, which is the meaningful comparison.